Senior Manager, Talent Development Programs

People & Team Leadership

Strategic Business Partnership & Influence

Measurement, Impact & Operational Excellence

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant progressive experience in talent development, leadership development, learning and development, organizational capability, or a related field, ideally within professional services or another complex, distributed organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading an enterprise or large-scale portfolio of talent or leadership development programs.
• Proven success leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team with multiple areas of responsibility.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect organizational priorities to capability and development needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong portfolio, program, and operational leadership skills, including experience prioritizing resources and managing competing business needs.
• Experience using data, insights, and business measures to evaluate effectiveness, demonstrate impact, and inform decisions.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with credibility working with senior audiences.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in navigating changing priorities and business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant professional certifications are considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within professional services or a similarly complex, stakeholder-driven organization.
• Experience leading Talent Development programming across a large, geographically distributed organization.
• Experience with leadership and talent assessment tools, coaching methodologies, or leadership development frameworks.
• Experience leveraging learning technologies, AI, and emerging practices to enhance development experiences and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate professionally in both French and English is considered an asset.
• The expected range of compensation for this role is $126,000 to $176,000 annually
• Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
• At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars— Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
• Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm
• Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
• Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle. Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .
• Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
• Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.
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